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125 S. Municipal Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-4686
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Mon - Thur:10a - 8p
Fri:CLOSED
Sat:10a - 4p
Sun:2p - 6p

Programs & Special Events

Programs & Special Events

The kids library offers a wide variety of literary programs, clubs, and special events.                   
Listed below are our events for April and May 2024.                   
Or feel free to look at our calendar for library-wide events.

Special Events

ECLIPSE VIEWER DROP-IN CRAFT                   
Ages 6-9 with a caregiver OR ages 10+ independently: Drop in to make your very own simple, pinhole eclipse viewer for the solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024! No registration required. 

Saturday, Apr. 6: 10:30am-3:00pm 

READ TO ROVER                      
Readers at all levels can benefit from our Read to Rover program. Reading to the friendly and patient Fox Valley Therapy Dogs allows children to improve their reading skills and gain invaluable confidence while reading their favorite stories to dogs who love to listen.

Please register to ensure enough dogs are available for all readers. A separate registration is required each month. No library card necessary. 

TINY TOTS PLAY GROUP                      
Ages 0-3 with an adult: Enjoy a play area filled with games, blocks, puzzles, books, and more! While children have fun, they're practicing social and gross motor skills. Program is geared toward kids ages 0-3, but older siblings are welcome. 

Spring Story Times

TODDLER & BABY STORY TIME                         
Ages 0-3: Toddler Story Time encourages early literacy and helps develop language skills and social skills through the use of simple books, fun fingerplays, and action rhymes. Children learn the joy of choosing a book and shared reading. Click here to register individually for each class.

  • Tuesday, Apr. 9: 10:30am
  • Thursday, Apr. 11: 10:30am
  • Tuesday, Apr. 23: 10:30am
  • Thursday, Apr. 25: 10:30am

Starting in May, there will be no registration needed for Toddler & Baby Story Time. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are the same, so please choose one or come to both for a repeat.

  • Tuesday, May 7: 10:30am
  • Thursday, May 9: 10:30am
  • Tuesday, May 21: 10:30am
  • Thursday, May 23: 10:30am

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME             preschool story time             
Ages 3-5: We read stories, do fun fingerplays, sing songs, play letter-recognition games, make crafts, and more. Your 3-5 year old will join us for a fun time and develop independence, literacy, language, and social skills as well as positive associations with reading and the library. Caregivers do not attend the class but must stay in the library.  Click here to register individually for each class.

  • Tuesday, Apr. 16: 10:30am
  • Wednesday, Apr. 17: 10:30am
  • Tuesday, Apr. 30: 10:30am
  • Wednesday, May 1: 10:30am
  • Tuesday, May 14: 10:30am
  • Wednesday, May 15: 10:30am

DROP-IN FAMILY STORY TIME
Bring the whole family to the library for Saturday morning stories and songs! No need to register. Designed for families with kids from 0-6 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome!

 Saturday, May 18: 10:30-11:00am Click here for more information

Spring Clubs for K-6

LEGO CLUB                    
Grades K-5:  Everything is awesome at Lego Club! Let your imagination soar; the ceiling is the limit! Lego activities include building, games, and more.  Lego materials are provided by SGPL and all creations will be displayed in the library for the month following each club. A separate registration is required each month. *Due to registration limitations, please only register for ONE Lego Club per month.

POKEMON CLUB               
Grades 1-6: Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Come play, learn, and talk about Pokémon. Play the game, trade cards, and do crafts. Bring your Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, or smart phone if you would like to play with another friend in the club or Pokémon Go. 

BOOKS AND COOKIES CLUB              
Grades 3-5: This exciting monthly club includes specific book-themed crafts and activities. Read each title in advance and discuss it with other kids your age while sampling delicious cookies. A separate registration is required each month.

Pick up a copy of the book or audiobook at the Circulation Desk OR download a digital copy on Libby or Boundless, available at sgpl.org/e-books.

  • Thursday, Apr. 11: 4:30-5:15pm: SAVE ME A SEAT 
  • Thursday, May 23: 4:30-5:15pm: THE GREAT TREEHOUSE WAR Click here to register

CURIOSITY CLUB          
Grades K-2: This fun monthly program includes books, crafts, and activities geared toward curious kids in K-2nd grade. Join us as we explore a new and interesting topic each month. A separate registration is required each month. 

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